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With seventeen years of experience in a wide variety of practice areas including criminal defense, civil litigation, landlord-tenant law, juvenile law, domestic relations, collections and estate planning, Jeff is uniquely prepared to aggressively pursue his clients’ interests. While specializing in the field of criminal defense, Jeff has successfully represented clients charged with a variety of felonies and misdemeanors, from Aggravated Murder to OVI and every imaginable charge in between. An experienced trial attorney, he has represented clients in numerous high profile jury trials with many resulting in Not Guilty verdicts.

Tom is admttted to practice in the Unites States Supreme Court as well as numerous District Courts. His practice areas include civil litigation and appellate practice, commercial law, personal injury and municipal law. He has been named Ohio Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Law & Politics in 2005 & 2006. Tom is a member of the American and Ohio Association for Justice as well as the American, Ohio and Akron Bar Associations.

Thomas Houlihan has extensive knowledge in the areas of complex civil litigation and appellate practice, commercial law, insurance litigation, and business torts. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He is active with the American, Ohio and Akron Bar Associations. Tom received the honor of being selected a Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Law and Politics magazine several times.. Oral argument video:. ?fileId=138761

The Sweeney Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families obtain justice and compensation when they've been wronged by another's mistake. We bring fearless representation to the Courtroom and never hesitate to fight the biggest insurance companies and hospitals at trial.  The majority of the cases we handle are contingent fee, meaning you will have no fee unless we win your case, either through settlment or by a verdict in your favor at trial.

The Akron law firm of Skidmore & Associates has had an AV Martindale-Hubbell peer rating [highest ethical standards/highest professional ability] for decades. I am the middle son of firm founder Akron attorney Archie W. Skidmore. My father has been practicing law since 1955. He is 92 years old and still comes to work every day. I have an older brother Brian and younger brother Thomas also Akron attorneys. My brothers and I were born and raised in Akron, Ohio. We all attended universities and colleges out-of-town, but all of us returned to Akron to practice law. An old high school friend Spiros Vasilatos,Jr. joined the law firm in the mid-1980s. I am a family law attorney practicing since 1989. As a law firm, we have a cohesive, cerebral, ethical approach to the practice of law-identify legal problems and solve them! I aspire to represent my clients zealously and attempt to bring civility and professionaiism to the divorce or dissolution process.. My philosophy: Ending a marital relationship will be the hardest experience a spouse will have in a lifetime, especially when children are involved. The ending of a relationship should be mourned, however, the process does not have to descend spiraling down ultimately ending in the destruction of all relationships and bonds between mother, father, and children. Mom and dad may not be wife and husband anymore, but they will always remain mother and father to their children. The family unit, albeit divided, does not have to be destroyed. It is absolutely necessary that parental family bonds survive. You can taper future bitterness at future children's events [graduations, weddings, grandchildren], by how you conduct yourself during the divorce process.. The 'why' and 'how'?: I view the divorce process as a "new beginning"! After a spouse is involved in a divorce it is natural to be emotionally wounded and bruised. It will take time to get past the emotional trauma -but you will get past this difficult time! Each spouse gives up individual charactersitics to form a matrimonial union, and it can be devastating when the relationship and dreams fail. If a relationship cannot be reconciled, divorce is an opportunity for a spouse to return to an identity they used to have before becoming married. A divorced spouse has the chance to regain the individuality and independence they once had, that they rightfully gave up for marriage. A divorced spouse can go back in time and become the individual they once were the day before they were married. You can become you again! So divorce can have a silver lining -for every end, there is a new beginning!. I try to guide and reinforce a client's new quest for individualism, independence, and self-improvement! Believe it or not, divorce is an opportunity to get better as a person. I tell my clients to have the strength and morality enough to cut off the chain of hate and toxicity toward the other spouse. Hate distorts the personality of the hater. Venting hate toward the other spouse is damaging toward the other spouse, but, it is even more ruinous to the person who hates. The more you hate the other, the more you are thinking of them and not yourself. When one hates the other spouse ,it delays one's own "new beginning". If you continue to hate the other spouse, you begin to do irrational things distorting your own vision. For the spouse who hates, beautiful becomes ugly and ugly becomes beautiful. The true becomes false and the false becomes true. Hate causes a spouse to lose all objectivity. You cannot concentrate on the math of divorce, if you continue to hate the other spouse.  Hate destroys the very structure of the personalty of the hater. By cutting off the cycle of hate toward the other spouse, you begin rebuilding your own self-confidence, self-reliance, individuality and independence. You become emotionally redemptive and rejuvenated! You can start a new life. Future bitterness at life events of your children will taper. You become a better parent to your children! It is time to start a new beginning! When this is discovered you will be able to make an old world new again!

Stephen Matthew Grachanin was born in Youngstown in 1981 and was raised in Campbell, Ohio.  He graduated Valedictorian from Campbell Memorial High School in 1999 and sought higher education at the University of Akron.. Mr. Grachanin began his legal career in February of 2000 as a Law Clerk at Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A., an AV rated medical malpractice/personal injury plaintiff's firm, and spent most of his adult life with the office.  He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and a minor in pre-law and professional writing.  Mr. Grachanin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 2008.  He is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio.. Mr. Grachanin is married to the former Angela Mullis of Diamond, Ohio and has three children, Vincent, Joanna and Lillian Grace.. He has been involved in several trials and also served as one of the primary attorneys in negotiating many six-figure settlements for his clients.  In 2014, Mr. Grachanin was named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.. On October 15, 2015, Mr. Grachanin resigned his position with Perantinides & Nolan, Co., L.P.A. and joined KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC in order to build his own personal injury and criminal defense practice.  At KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Mr. Grachanin states he is "Changing Lives - One Case at a Time.". SOCIETIES. - American Bar Association. - Ohio State Bar Association. - Akron Bar Association. - Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. - Akron Municipal Drug Court Citizen Advisory Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Lawyers' Assistance Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Former Chair (2014) of the Health Law Section

Since 2005, my law practice has been focused on Probate Administration, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Qualifiying Individuals and Spouses for Medicaid, Asset Preservation and Personal Injury.  The most common Estate Planning documents I suggest every person should have are a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will.  These are the big four.  Other various documents may also be required for your specific situation.  The best way to properly evaluate your specic situation is to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual needs and goals.

Since 2000, Mark L. Weber of Renner Kenner, LPA has been helping businesses acquire critical protection for their brand and products. Mark specializes in technical patent drafting and assisting with related intellectual property issues including matters of confidentiality, licensing, as well as litigating patent, trademark, and copyright disputes. If you need help with any aspect of intellectual property, contact Mark today at!

Robert Horton is a 2008 graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. He began his legal career as a law clerk for the Civil Division of the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office while attending the University. While with the Civil Division, Mr. Horton worked on cases against the county involving complex legal issues, drafted advisory opinions, and assisted in defending the County in liability claims.. Following graduation, Rob worked as a solo practitioner, focusing on criminal, domestic relations, and personal injury cases. Shortly thereafter, he began working for the law firm of Perantinides & Nolan, where he became more involved in personal injury work. He developed his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, motor vehicle accident, and general personal injury claims.. In 2012, Rob left Perantindes & Nolan to work with Kisling, Nestico, & Redick, where he continued to expand his knowledge and experience in personal injury claims. After a number of years at the firm, he left to work for National Interstate Insurance Company, a major insurer of national commercial lines, such as trucking, bus, and fleet vehicle companies. His time and experience there offered insight to the world of commercial insurance claims.. Rob is a member of the Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations. When he is not fighting for the rights of injured clients, he enjoys spending his time with his family, watching his children participate in their various sporting events, and cooking.

Randal Lowry has earned a reputation among his peers as one of the leading divorce attorneys in northeast Ohio — having been frequently selected for inclusion in the list of Ohio Super Lawyers® and The Best Lawyers in America. Randal Lowry is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system. Akron Life and Leisure Magazine recognized him as the only top divorce lawyer in Summit County. Randal Lowry was the first lawyer in the Akron area to be elected into the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive group with fewer than 50 lawyers from the state of Ohio. Northern Ohio Live selected Randal Lowry as the only representative from Summit County on a list of the top eight divorce lawyers in Northeast Ohio.  Randal A. Lowry & Associates was selected by U.S. News and World Reports Best Law Firms 2010-2012.

Paul Perantinides was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944. He is a Campbell Memorial High School Alumni. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides graduated from Youngstown State University with a B.A. in Social Studies. He went on to study at the University of Akron School of Law, graduating in 1969. He is currently licensed to practice law in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides was commissioned in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as captain in 1971. At this point, he began practicing law with the firm of Schwab, Sager, Grosenbaugh, Rothal, Fort, Skidmore, & Nukes Co., L.P.A., becoming a partner in the firm in 1974. He is currently a partner in the firm of Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A. Mr. Perantinides brings a level of passion to the practice of law that reflects his personal belief in our country’s justice system. He is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing the rights of injured individuals and their families who have been harmed by medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injuries and defective products at both the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts.. Over the years, he has handled hundreds of cases and has earned a reputation among doctors and hospital administrators as a tough litigator. He carefully prepares each case, and professionals across Ohio and Pennsylvania look to him for his studied, practical approach to every aspect of a case.. He treats his clients with respect and sensitivity, realizing that they are experiencing one of the most tragic times of their lives.. Paul is proud to be an attorney committed to preserving the rights of others, advocating for causes and principles, pursuing the truth and promoting justice.

Patrick J. D'Andrea currently represents numerous landowners and small businesses in the Ohio Utica and Marcellus Shale Oil and Gas play including leases and leasing, amending existing leases, pipeline agreements and rights of way, oil and gas mineral sales, location agreements and much more. He has been involved in Business and Personal Injury cases and litigation for over 30 years. He has represented many fortune 500 companies in the Oil and Gas and Real Estate Development aspects of his business. He has litigated hundreds of business and personal injury cases. Previous: Director of Development, Summit County, Ohio, Akron City Councilman 1979-1989. He has received diplomat status of the International Head Injury Institute. The American Institute of Real Estate Professionals has selected Patrick J. D'Andrea as  one of the "10 Best" Real Estate Lawyers for Client Satisfaction (2016). He has also been selected as a top lawyer in Ohio by American Lawyer Media–June 2013.

Passionate, motivated attorney practicing in Summit and Portage Counties in the areas of criminal defense law, family law, and that “gray area” in between that includes juvenile law (abuse, dependency, neglect cases as well as delinquency cases) and both filing and defending Civil Protection Orders.. The attorneys at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC are eager to help clients mediate, negotiate, or litigate their legal problems--whichever is appropriate upon an in-depth consultation with our clients. I offer a compassionate, personal approach to resolving legal matters. Clients can have the peace of mind they deserve because I know how to find the answers to the pressing questions and concerns through my experience, researching skills, resourceful nature, and the wealth of knowledge I can access through my professional associations.. I am a very active and long-standing member of the Akron Bar Association as the Vice-Chair of the New Lawyers' Section, and a member of the Lawyers' Assistance Committee, the Criminal Law Section, and the Family Law Section.. My volunteer work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) has also given me access to special training and additional experience in juvenile law—to both the law of this practice area and the realities that parents, foster parents, and other family members and friends face when they find themselves in the juvenile court system or in their county’s department of children services (including Summit County Children’s Services, which is also called SCCS or CSB, and Portage Children’s Services Agency, or PCSA or CSB).. I stay involved and in touch with the state of the law in Ohio in my practice areas through the Continuing Legal Education seminars and the networking opportunities available through the Ohio Bar Association. I attend many Continuing Legal Education seminars annually to expand my professional knowledge and network of knowledgeable practitioners; I am recognized as a member of the Ohio Bar College for attending more than 24 hours of CLE in a single year, which is double what the Ohio Supreme Court requires of registered attorneys (the Court requires 24 hours every TWO years)!. My other professional memberships include the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, which puts me in touch with criminal defense practitioners in my area and around the state who are deep in the trenches every day alongside me. My membership in the Ohio Women's Bar Association and the American Bar Association also enrich my professional network and knowledge of relevant case law.

Noah C. Munyer graduated from Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery, Alabama in 1999. He attended Auburn University in Auburn Alabama, and Weber State University in Ogden, Utah and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology in 2006. Mr. Munyer attended the University of Akron School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 2010.. After graduating Mr. Munyer continued working as a prosecutor for the City of Stow. Then he went into defense practice and teamed up with Mr. Keith and Mr. Godward to form Keith, Godward & Munyer.. Mr. Munyer is licensed to practice in both Ohio State Courts and Federal Court for the Northern District.. Mr. Munyer has tried numerous cases to both judge and jury in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Munyer’s practice is focused in Criminal Law, traffic/OVI, landlord/tenant issues, and Juvenile/Domestic relations work.. Mr. Munyer is recently Rule 20 Certified to represent individuals charged with the death penalty in Ohio.

My practice is in Akron, Ohio however I have handled matters outside the State of Ohio and have appeared before Courts in the States of Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Virginia.  We are happy to handle litiagtion in forums outside or inside the State of Ohio.. I enjoy the law a great deal and am proud of what I do for a living.  Outside of the law I am a husband and father an enjoy being with my family.  I also am an assitant varsity baseball coach for a local high school.. Our firm handles an array of matters other than those listed in my profile.  We have attorneys who are well versed in estate planning, probate, wills, criminal offenses (non-capital cases), personal injury and wrongful death.  Please call us to discuss your legal needs.

My experience includes a variety of litigation matters and cases that have reached the Ohio Supreme Court in unique areas such as state taxation, medical malpractice and insurance coverage.  Jury trial experience is also diverse and includes class actions, environmental disputes and personal injury litigation arising from car accidents or product defects.  Also I have tried cases involving business disputes.

Mr. Galla is an attorney dedicated to service. While pursuing his undergraduate education, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an indirect fire infantryman. There, he honed his initiative and leadership skills which formed the foundation for further exemplary service. During his time in law school, Mr. Galla performed over 300 hours of pro bono community service work and was recognized by the Supreme Court of Ohio for this achievement.. Mr. Galla enjoys complex litigation and has worked on cases involving receivership, trusts, commercial leasing, business disputes, medical malpractice, product liability, and more. In his free time, he enjoys rental real estate investment.

Mr. Funk focuses his practice on business and public law litigation, appellate law, constitutional law, municipal law, real estate, easements, and zoning disputes.  He is a Past President of the Akron Bar Association and has been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio and as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. He has significant appellate experience in both the federal and state courts, including a number of appeals and original actions before the Ohio Supreme Court.  Mr. Funk is a 1991 graduate of the Harvard Law School and a former law clerk to U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich in the Northern District of Ohio.  Prior to joining Roetzel in 1998, Mr. Funk was a Senior Litigation Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Most Recent Significant Work Project Experiences (last 4 months) include:. -Land Use and Zoning Work;. -Real Estate Lending representing Lender;. -Student Housing Development representing University;. -Obtained TRO on behalf of Grantee in an Access Easement Dispute;. -Represent Lender in a Commercial Foreclosure;. -Oil & Gas Pipeline Right of Ways, Division Orders and Dormant Mineral Act cases;

Max graduated from the University of Akron School of Law, with honors, and received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from Ashland University where he was a 3-time academic All-American in both soccer and track.. Max now competes in the courtroom where he represents those charged with misdemeanors and felonies in both state and federal court in Ohio and West Virginia.

Matthew A. Mooney was raised in Medina, Ohio and graduated with Honors from Medina High School in 2006. Matt then attended the University of Akron, receiving a Bachelors Degree in History and a Minor in Spanish. Matt worked as a Nurse Aide at Akron General Medical Center in the Progressive, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units through most of his Undergraduate studies. He was accepted into the University of Akron School of Law in 2011, while continuing to work as a Nurse Aide. Matt received his Juris Doctor from the School of Law in 2015 with Certificates in Litigation and Health Law.. Growing up in a household of healthcare workers, and with experience providing patient care, Matt has a rare perspective and sensitivity to the experiences of patients and their family. Matt performed a Legal Externship with the in-house counsel of a major area health system, and also worked as a Research Assistant in the University of Akron School of Law Public Health Law and Science Center. Matt then served as a Law Clerk in a Plaintiff’s Litigation practice in Medina, and finally as a Legal Intern with Perantinides & Nolan, Co. L.P.A. for the final year of his legal studies. This unique background has fueled Matt’s commitment to service of those who have been injured in the healthcare setting, and equipped him with the training and experience to serve as an effective and diligent advocate.. Matt also maintains an avid interest in the representation of Whistleblowers and Relators in Qui Tam actions, which seek to recover money fraudulently billed to government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Matt intends to offer his training, experience, and diligence to help Whistleblowers who seek to hold organizations accountable under the Federal False Claims Act.

Maria practices in estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, personal injury, small business representation and formation, contract review, real estate transactions, and civil litigation.. Prior to working with her father, Maria practiced litigation in Cleveland at a global law firm, where she represented corporate clients primarily involved in federal investigations and allegations of white collar crime.. Maria is a summa cum laude graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, where she was a part of Akron’s reputable Mock Trial Team, and a Production Editor of the Akron Law Review. Her article was awarded Best Note and was published by the Akron Law Review.. Before attending law school, Maria obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English from John Carroll University and was a middle school teacher in Medina. Maria is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Akron Bar Association.

Lynda Harvey Williams is the Principal of the Law Firm of Lynda Harvey Williams & Associates LLC which was founded in 1990. This firm has a stellar reputation in Family Law and matters that are related to and impact Family Law such as Divorce/Dissolution, Custody, Child Support, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Probate, and Juvenile court cases involving private, city, and county agencies. The firm has represented clients in Ohio and across the Nation. The firm primarily handles cases in Summit, Portage, and Medina counties.. Eventhough Family Law touches areas of life that may be extremly personal, these cases can be come very legally complex. Contact our office for a free intial consultation today! We may be able to provide you with compassionate legal representation.

Located in the Portage Lakes area south of Akron, Attorney Kacyon represents individuals and small businesses in Summit, Stark, Portage, and Wayne counties.  Attorney Kacyon frequently handles divorces, dissolutions, child custody cases, chapter 7 bankruptcies, estate planning and estate administration.

Known for solving complex problems utilizing innovative thinking, logic, and legal precepts.. 20 plus year veteran trial attorney experienced in criminal prosecution and all manner of public sector law. Helped victims through the criminal justice process. Responsible for the conviction of numerous criminal defendants who were sentenced to terms of years in prison. Interviewed and presented victims, expert witnesses, and lay witnesses in various court proceedings.. Ten years of Municipal Law experience representing six villages in Harrison County. Negotiated Ohio EPA approval of major sewer projects for two villages.. Negotiated resolutions in thousands of criminal matters and civil matters including road use maintenance agreements, oil and gas leases, pipeline agreements, property leases, and sales.